Janka

Janka is a Central and Eastern European feminine diminutive of Jana, itself the feminine form of Jan, which derives from the Latin Iohannes and ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. It is used as an independent given name in Slovak, Czech, Hungarian, Sorbian, and Polish traditions, reflecting the widespread popularity of the Johannine name family across the region. Related forms include Jana, Hanka, Janina, and Johanna.